Vanguard Cadets

The Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets (SCVC) are a modern Drum Corps International (DCI) Open Class drum and bugle corps. SCVC acts as a "feeder" or "training" corps to the Santa Clara Vanguard, also known as the "A-Corps". The Vanguard Cadets help their members learn the skills necessary to graduate into the Vanguard, and teach many of the same values as the World Class corps.

The Vanguard Cadets travel approximately four weeks during the summer months across the United States and Canada performing in competitive field shows and parades while providing instruction for the novice through experienced members in the areas of brass, percussion and color guard. Membership is primarily open to those between the ages of 12 and 21.

The Vanguard Cadets have been a Drum Corps International Open Class Finalist every year they have appeared in the DCI World Championships (1991, 1993, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008). SCVC won their first DCI Division II World Championship title in 2000 with their show, "Journey from the Darkness". The Vanguard Cadets won the first ever Drum Corps International Open Class Championships in 2008 with their show "Perspectives". The Corps also competed in the DCI Division I Quarterfinals in 1993 and the DCI Division I Semifinals in 2000.

Mission statement

To provide the opportunity for people of all ages to develop an appreciation for the performing arts through participation, thus instilling characteristics of integrity, dedication, excellence and good citizenship.

Vision statement

To continue a tradition of pride, respect, and excellence of a champion.

Other Honors and Recognitions at DCI World Championships

2004: Percussion Performance Award

2008: Brass Performance, Percussion Performance and Visual Performance Awards

ee also

*Santa Clara Vanguard
*Drum Corps International

External links

* [http://scvanguard.org/vanguard_cadets/ Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets Official Site]

* [http://dci.org/ Drum Corps International]